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by Jazztopad Festival/National Forum of Musicon Tue, 17/05/2016 - 17:28For the second time a special edition of Wrocław’s Jazztopad Festival will take place in the homeland of Jazz, the United States, in collaboration with the Polish Cultural Institute New York. In June and July leading Polish jazz ensembles the Piotr Damasiewicz Quintet, the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, the ...

by Sibiu Jazz Festival Foundationon Tue, 17/05/2016 - 11:51Sibiu Jazz Festival - 46th edition will take place between 23rd - 29th May.
The Festival is considered to be unique in Romania, in terms of its longevity, consistency and the impressive number of celebrities that honored it with their presence. It is the oldest of its kind in the country and one of the oldest jazz...

by Moers Kultur GmbH / Moers Festival on Thu, 12/05/2016 - 15:47Ladies and Gentlemen,
The 45th edition of moers festival is the eleventh for me as an Artistic Director and the third at the new festival hall.
The festival’s financial situation remains under pressure, even though we were hoping the festival would finally experience more stability at its new venue...

by Veneto Jazzon Mon, 09/05/2016 - 19:41The Summer Jazz Workshop will take place in Chioggia, close to Venice and on the seaside, from 16 to 23 July 2016. It is already in its 26th edition and is one of the most outstanding of its kind in Europe, a true training course held by extremely highly qualified musicians.
Veneto Jazz...

by Novara Jazzon Mon, 09/05/2016 - 18:47Jazz invedes streets, squares, museums, parks and courtyards. More than 80 events in 3 weeks in Novara and beyond….
From May 26th to June 12nd 2016
Now in its thirteenth edition, NovaraJazz gets to the heart of season 2015/2016 with its summer dress. NovaraJazz is the unique stage in the heart of Novara for the great...

by Marseille Jazz des cinq Continentson Mon, 09/05/2016 - 17:52To illustrate the diversity and creativity of European Jazz and answer questions on the reality of a specific directory Europe, the Marseille Jazz des cinq continents wanted to entrust to Lars Danielsson artistic director of creation for its 2016 edition. Lars chose his musicians and offers an outstanding set. He will present...

by Trondheim Jazzfestivalon Sat, 07/05/2016 - 11:46Trondheim Jazz Festival - known as Jazzfest - will take place 3 - 12 May 2016. Featuring both established and up-and-coming Norwegian and international stars and talents. The festival is built around the exciting jazz scene in Trondheim and the world renowned jazz study programme at Norway’s largest university - NTNU...

by Jazztopad Festival/National Forum of Musicon Thu, 28/04/2016 - 15:44A project celebrating the UNESCO International Jazz Day & the European Capital of Culture, Wroclaw 2016, supported by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.
For eight editions, starting in September 2013 until February 2016, young improvisers from various European countries came together to join forces...

by MEDIAWAVE International Film and Music Festivalon Wed, 27/04/2016 - 16:29The 26th Mediawave music gathering will take place between the 27 April and the 1st of May with its unique blend of ethnic, authentic folk music, jazz, improvised and underground music, free expression and organised acts with a music and a film programme, in the stunning venue of Fort Monostor, at...

by Cheltenham Jazz Festivalon Tue, 26/04/2016 - 11:02Cheltenham Jazz Festival is coming to town, bringing Cheltenham to life with over 80 free performances in pubs, clubs and in the streets during the Festival (27 April to 2 May).
…around town will kick off on Wednesday 27th April at St Paul’s Church with Jo Whiley hosting a BBC Music Introducing showcase of the best jazz...

by Cheltenham Jazz Festivalon Tue, 26/04/2016 - 11:01Cheltenham Jazz Festival has confirmed the final line up for its 20th anniversary with British DJ and presenter Jo Whiley to host the ‘BBC Introducing’ showcase and Leo Green’s ‘Sounds of the 50s’ featuring very special guest Imelda May capping off the impressive bill. Taking place across six days from April 27th – May 2nd, the...

by Jazzkaar Festivalson Tue, 19/04/2016 - 09:31Awarded with the title Estonian Best Music Festival, the Tallinn international festival Jazzkaar announced its full line-up. In the 27th year of its existence the heart of the festival will once again be a creative hotspot of Tallinn, the Telliskivi Creative City.
All jazz fans are welcome at several venues from April 22 to...

by April Jazz Espooon Tue, 19/04/2016 - 09:18APRIL JAZZ CELEBRATES 30th ANNIVERSARY AND LAUNCHES A NEW JAZZ CLUB
The biggest jazz festival in the Helsinki metropolitan area, April Jazz, has released its 30th anniversary program. The biggest international names this year include a cappella group Take 6, pianist Robert Glasper with his...

by Sage Gatesheadon Thu, 14/04/2016 - 13:31Sage Gateshead is preparing to open its doors for the 12th Gateshead International Jazz Festival on 15-17 April 2016 as it welcomes thousands of jazz, funk, soul and RnB fans for a weekend of top class music from multi award-winning artists from the UK, Europe and across the pond.
New Orleans trumpeter Terence...

by International Jazz Festival Kaunas Jazzon Mon, 11/04/2016 - 18:04The Programme of the 26th International Jazz Festival Kaunas Jazz 2016 was presented in Kaunas Municipality on Tuesday, 5 April 2016. Its organisers say that the festival which Kaunas Jazz fans are waiting for impatiently will be held from 25 April to 2 May and will sweep over Lithuania offering particularly many fabulous moments...

by Sibiu Jazz Festival Foundationon Mon, 11/04/2016 - 17:43Sibiu Jazz Festival Foundation, is organizing the 16th edition of the Sibiu Jazz Festival Competition, as a part of the most important jazz festival in Romania, which this year celebrates its 46 anniversary.
The declared purpose of Sibiu Jazz Festival is to contribute constantly and continuously to the...

by Cheltenham Jazz Festivalon Fri, 01/04/2016 - 15:50Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016, Cheltenham Jazz Festival has released details of the full line-up for this year’s event. Taking place across six days from April 27th – May 2nd, the festival will once again deliver a hugely diverse programme that combines established stars with up and coming talent from across the worlds...

by Festa Do Jazzon Wed, 23/03/2016 - 16:31The 14th edition of the annual „Festa do Jazz“, the festival of Portuguese jazz, will take place from 16th – 20th March 2016 in Lisbon.
This year the festival will keep growing and opening to the international jazz scene, while still maintaining its core value by celebrating Portuguese jazz in all its different forms. In...

by Vossa Jazzon Tue, 15/03/2016 - 16:31​Vossa Jazz is held for the 43rd time 18 – 20 March and thus remains one of the oldest, most acclaimed jazz festivals in Norway.
Quite an achievement considering the modest size of Voss with it´s approximate 14000 inhabitants. Every Easter since 1973 has started with 3 days of jazz, folk and world music. This year Dave Holland...

by Banlieues Bleueson Tue, 15/03/2016 - 10:50The 33rd Banlieues Blaues Jazz Festival will take place between 18 March and 15 April in Seine Saint-Denis, France. The programme for this year includes 42 shows ranging from famous names to emerging starts.
A wide range of musical style and a big focus on contaminations is what always characterize this festival. This year will...

by Izmir European Jazz Festivalon Wed, 09/03/2016 - 12:29The 23rd İzmir European Jazz Festival that is organized by İzmir Foundation for Culture, Arts and Education will take place from 03 March 2016 to 19 March 2016.
The festival that has been held for 23 years will start on 03 March 2016 at Ahmed Adnan Saygun Sanat Merkezi with Ilhan Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions. The band will play...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 07/03/2016 - 11:59Jazz Diva Dianne Reeves is going to star during the International music festival Rigas Ritmi 2016 on 30th of June at Riga Congress Hall. This year festival celebrates its 16th birthday, and its’ concerts are going to be held from 29th of June till 2nd of July in the heart of capital.
Riga Congress Hall and music hall Daugava...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 07/03/2016 - 11:56„Rigas Ritmi 2016” offers a modern jazz players’ - José James - concert that will take place in Rigas’ Congress Hall on 29th of April.
American vocalist José James won the affection of listeners both as a solo artist and as a part of various music groups. Musician often called jazz artist for the hip-hop generation, as he...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 07/03/2016 - 11:48International jazz artist contest Riga Jazz Stage 2016 is going to enrich the program with improvisation evenings, which are going to be held on 6th, 8th and 9th of April at the music hall Daile. During the event contestants and local musicians will show their skills on jam sessions.
Hosting the nights and even playing music...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 07/03/2016 - 11:43From 7th to 9th April international jazz artist contest „Riga Jazz Stage” is going to be held in Riga with two nominations „Jazz Vocal” and „Jazz Trombone”. This year 38 contestants from 16 countries have logged for the contest.
Young artists from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Italy, Belgium,...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 07/03/2016 - 11:38Charenee Wade has all the necessary jazz artists’ qualities. She started her career by attending master classes and vocal competitions. Persistence and confidence in her own talent led her to the pedestal of the prestigious Thelonious Monk vocal competition.
In the international jazz artists contest "Riga Jazz Stage 2016"...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 07/03/2016 - 11:30International Jazz Artists Contest "Riga Jazz Stage 2016" will take place in Riga on April 7-9. Tickets for all contest days as well as the special 3-day-ticket are available.
Riga Jazz Stage program:
April 7 at 19:00 - Final concert with Riga Jazz Quartet (Latvia) and jazz artists from different countries
April 8 at...

by Akbank Jazz Festivalon Sat, 05/03/2016 - 16:31Cappadox 2016 launches with the theme of "Let us cultivate our garden" that will act as an intersection of the festival events. The theme is a quote from the last sentence of Voltaire’s classic novel Candide.
Pozitif is pleased to announce the second year of Cappadox, the definitive Cappadocia experience, ￼a...

by Sage Gatesheadon Sat, 05/03/2016 - 16:31Gateshead International Jazz Festival is back! As always there’s the best of the UK, European and International jazz scene, hotly-tipped emerging talent and exciting cross genre artists with a programme that truly brings something for everyone. The festival, the UK’s biggest held under one roof, runs from Friday 15 – Sunday 17...

by Jazztopad Festival/National Forum of Musicon Wed, 17/02/2016 - 13:39The 8th Melting Pot laboratory took place on the 13-14 February 2016 in Wrocław, Poland, as part of a series of encounters between musicians of different European countries and artists of other fields, in this case puppets theatre, centred on the ideas of collective improvisation and of dialogue between different art forms.
The...

by International Jazzfestival Saalfelden / Kunsthaus Nexuson Thu, 21/01/2016 - 10:55
“3 Days of Jazz” includes seven concerts from January 22 to 24, 2016.
Saalfelden’s annual August jazz festival has garnered excellent reviews in the international jazz world. Starting in January 2016, visitors will also be able to listen to a vibrant array of bands in the winter.
From January 22 to 24, 2016, Saalfelden...

by Novara Jazzon Tue, 19/01/2016 - 10:55The Board of Directors has accepted Novara Jazz as a member of the Europe Jazz Network.
Novara Jazz Festival started in 2004. The Festival has always addressed the great jazz, musical improvisation, electronic musical experiments and overlapping of the Arts. In 2015 Novara Jazz entertained over 10.000 people for a 3...

by Brecon Jazzon Thu, 14/01/2016 - 17:44December 3 2015
PRESS RELEASE
ORCHARD ENDS INVOLVEMENT WITH BRECON JAZZ
The Orchard Media and Events Group, the operator of the Brecon Jazz festival since 2012, has announced it is calling time on its running of the famous mid Wales event, based on financial considerations.
Orchard was appointed to run...

by Trondheim Jazzfestivalon Wed, 23/12/2015 - 16:41The highlight of the Christmas season - and a musical ending to 2015!
Every year on the 28th of December a long standing tradition takes place. Trondheim´s unique and vibrant jazz scene gathers in Scandic Nidelven Hotel and fills it to the breaking point with excellent music and holiday spirits - from 7 PM to well...

by Jazztopad Festival/National Forum of Musicon Thu, 03/12/2015 - 11:23The 7th Melting Pot improvisation laboratory took place on the 22 November 2015 during the 12th Jazztopad Festival in Wrocław, Poland. In the framework of Melting Pot a roundtable debate also took place with the title “Balancing the bottom line with innovative programming” on the 23 November involving artists, representatives from...

by Sage Gatesheadon Mon, 30/11/2015 - 16:52Gateshead International Jazz Festival is back! As always there’s the best of the UK, European and International jazz scene, hotly-tipped emerging talent and exciting cross genre artists with a programme that truly brings something for everyone. The festival, the UK’s biggest held under one roof, runs from Friday 15 – Sunday 17...

by Musica sulle boccheon Thu, 19/11/2015 - 11:43The International Jazz Festival “Musica sulle Bocche”, held in Santa Teresa Gallura since 2001, has always been characterized as a sustainable event by paying great attention to the landscape and the natural environment in which it is located.
Since this year, the Festival directed by Enzo Favata has decided to formalize...

by hcmf - Huddersfield contemporary music festivalon Wed, 18/11/2015 - 09:55Opening on Friday 20 November, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 2015 is set to continue bringing the very best contemporary music to Huddersfield - and tickets for the full programme are now on sale!
The 38th hcmf// promises a programme filled with cutting-edge music from a host of leading...

by Marseille Jazz des cinq Continentson Fri, 13/11/2015 - 12:55Marseille Jazz is organsing a musical evening
in memory of Bernard Souroque, Artistic Director of Marseille jazz des cinq continents, who recently passed away. On 23 November at Théatre de La Criée - Marseille, many artists and friends spontaneously asked to be present and play on this special occasion....

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Fri, 06/11/2015 - 17:392,000+ artists. 300+ gigs. 50+ venues. 23 years. 1 city
The 10-day celebration of jazz that is the EFG London Jazz festival is less than two weeks away.
This year’s blistering line-up reveals a jazz treasure trove with a wealth of style, personality and community across the city. We’ve got young guns making their big...

by Jazztopad Festival/National Forum of Musicon Fri, 06/11/2015 - 17:06The year 2015 is in many ways a breakthrough for Jazztopad.
Having built its well-recognized brand for eleven years now, Jazztopad moves to the National Forum of Music – one of the most important concert venues in Europe. The long-awaited moment has come, and we can give our listeners and our artists optimal conditions for...

by Jazzfest Berlinon Wed, 04/11/2015 - 12:37Welcome to Jazzfest Berlin 2015
Jazzfest Berlin begins its second half-century by taking a step into the future and asking the question: what is jazz today, and what will it become? This year’s programme is intended to reflect the continued development of a music whose influence is increasingly felt far beyond its own borders,...

by Belgrade Jazz Festivalon Wed, 28/10/2015 - 12:24The 31st Belgrade Jazz Festival will take place this year between 28 October and 01 November in the Serbian Capital.
Highlights of this year's edition include international stars such as Hiromi, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Miguel Zenon and James Brandon Lewis together with great European names including Supersilent, Francesco Cafiso...

by Tampere Jazz Happeningon Tue, 27/10/2015 - 11:06The 34th annual Tampere Jazz Happening will take place from the 29th of October to the 1st of November, 2015, when the stages of Pakkahuone, Klubi, and Telakka will be filled to the brim with music from some of today's most captivating modern jazz musicians. The festival will feature altogether 26 ensembles, 18 of which are...

by Akbank Jazz Festivalon Tue, 20/10/2015 - 17:45Akbank Jazz Festival; Echoing Across Turkey for the Past 25 Years
21 October - 01 November 2015, Istanbul
Akbank Jazz Festival, one of the driving forces of positive change since its introduction to Turkey’s cultural and artistic life, is celebrating its 25th year. Dating back to its first notes that reverberated in the city...

by Umea Jazz Festivalon Tue, 20/10/2015 - 17:28Jazz Festival Umeå returns between the 21 to 25 October 2015 in the main stages of Norrlandsoperan (NO!) and Umeå Folkets Hus (UFH) with lots of young talents of jazz and world music, public seminars, concerts for kids and a special Guest of Honour.
This year’s Jazz Festival sheds light on the musicians that in different...

by Sibiu Jazz Festival Foundationon Tue, 20/10/2015 - 16:39￼￼19th - 21st October 2015
Sibiu Jazz Festival Foundation, in partnership with the University Cultural Center of Sibiu/"Lucian Blaga" University, is organizing the 15th edition of the Sibiu Jazz Festival Competition, as a part of the most important jazz festival in Romania, which this year celebrates its 45 anniversary...

by Jazz & the Cityon Sun, 18/10/2015 - 22:56Funky grooves, phat beats, exuberant songs
October 22 - 26, 2015
JAZZ & THE CITY
Salzburg, Austria
One hundred concerts at fifty venues in Salzburg's historic city center compose a special listening experience each October during "Jazz & the City." Salzburg's old town with its cafés, bars, squares, galleries...

by Na Conxypan civic association / Are you free.on Thu, 15/10/2015 - 10:31Are You FREE? international music festival 2015 - 8th edition
In spirit of international cooperation
16-17. October 2015
Venue: Culture house & NFG klub, Korzo B. Bartóka 788/1, Dunajská Streda, Slovakia
The music festival „Are you Free?” is a festival of particular genres. We are waiting for all the music...

by Vilnius Jazz Festivalon Tue, 13/10/2015 - 11:57
The coming 28th edition of the International Vilnius Jazz Festival will be held on 15-18 October 2015 in the Lithuanian capital.
Founded in 1987, Vilnius Jazz is the oldest annual jazz festival held in Vilnius. It is an exceptional event in Lithuania, providing a broad perspective on contemporary trends in jazz...

by Jazztopad Festival/National Forum of Musicon Thu, 08/10/2015 - 18:43William Parker's new 3CDs box set, "For those who are still", includes a long piece that was commissioned and premiered at Jazztopad Festival in November 2013.
Ceremonies For Those Who Are Still , the 3rd CD of the set, marks the momentous occasion of William Parker's first work composed for symphony orchestra. It was...

by Enjoy Jazzon Fri, 02/10/2015 - 13:31
A festival scene without Enjoy Jazz is unimaginable. It has become one of the most important jazz festivals worldwide. It is a lively festival, which is first and foremost dedicated to the joy of great performances and the joy of music. The Festival’s motto is to enjoy jazz— and enjoying also means taking time for the...

by Moravia Music Feston Fri, 02/10/2015 - 13:00
The Moravia Music Fest, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, is taking place this year between the 2nd October and 14 November 2015 in the Czech city of Brno. Highlights of this year include Electro Deluke, the Count Basie orchestra, Anna Maria Jopek quartet with Kurt Elling quintet, Otto Hejnic trio and many others....

by Jazztopad Festival/National Forum of Musicon Thu, 03/09/2015 - 17:49The official inauguration of the new venue for the National Forum of Music will take place on the 4 September 2015 in Wrocław, Poland.
SPACES FOR BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCES
National Form of Music in Wrocław is the most significant cultural development in Poland and the centre of music performance in Wrocław. Acting also as the home...

by International Jazzfestival Saalfelden / Kunsthaus Nexuson Thu, 20/08/2015 - 10:59Known as a playground for free spirits, the Saalfelden Jazz Festival has been a fixture on the international jazz circuit and one of the most experimental festivals of its kind for more than three decades. Each year at the end of August, musicians from all over the world gather in the small town of Saalfelden, Austria, to delight...

by Musica sulle boccheon Mon, 17/08/2015 - 12:20The International Jazz Festival “Musica sulle Bocche”, in its fifteenth edition this year, will take place in Santa Teresa Gallura in Sardinia from 26th to 30th August.
Located in one of the most beautiful and well known natural sceneries of the Mediterranean, “Musica sulle Bocche” has immediately been characterised by the...

by Reykjavik Jazz Festivalon Fri, 07/08/2015 - 15:16The Reykjavik Jazz Festival is dedicated to presenting the best in Icelandic Music and to connecting it with the international music scene.
The Reykjavík Jazz Festival, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, takes place in Iceland August 12-16, 2015 with close to 100 artists performing 20 concerts. Approximately third of the...

by Oslo Jazz Festivalon Fri, 07/08/2015 - 13:30Oslo Jazz Festival will take place between the 9 and 15 of August 2015 in the Norvegian capital. The Festival, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, features more then 70 shows during one week in many locations around Oslo.
Highlights from this edition includes a piano solo from Herbie Hancock, Gregory Porter, afrobeat legend...

by Sildajazz - Haugesund International Jazz Festivalon Mon, 03/08/2015 - 12:48Silda Jazz Festival will take place between 5 and 9 August in the island of Silda, Norway. The Festival, a member of Europe Jazz Network, features great international and Scandinavian bands in an amazing setting between the Norwegian fjords.
The line-up of this year includes Gregory Porter, Mezzoforte, Hamilton de Holanda trio...

by Gaume Jazz Festivalon Mon, 03/08/2015 - 11:12A world-beating range of flavours, new notes of Belgian jazz, the creative vibe of some new professional talents but also the best of European stages in scoop! Gaume Jazz festival, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, will take place in the heart of la « Gaume » for three days, on the bucolic spot of...

by Brecon Jazzon Thu, 30/07/2015 - 16:24The Brecon Jazz 2015 programme boasts the most international line-up in the event’s 31 year history. The Festival, a member of Europe Jazz Network, will take place between 7-9 August in the heart of Wales.
Big name American headliners, exclusive performances, intriguing crossovers and global artists from...

by Salento in Jazz / Otranto Jazz Festivalon Thu, 23/07/2015 - 19:28The 2015 edition of the Otranto Jazz & Wine will take place the 24-25-26 July. The event, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, combines jazz music with wine and food in a spectacular setting in the Salento area of Italy.
The 2015 edition will see a special dedication to Billie Holiday, both through conferences and music...

by Raahen Rantajatsit / Raahe Jazz on the Beachon Wed, 22/07/2015 - 12:22Raahen Rantajatsit a.k.a Raahe Jazz on the Beach festival will take place on 23 to 25 July 2015 in the Finnish city of Raahe. The Festival, a member of Europe Jazz Network, presents Finnish and international contemporary jazz in an intimate and familiar open-air seaside scenery.
27th edition lineup includes...

by Molde International Jazz Festivalon Mon, 13/07/2015 - 11:45Molde Jazz Festival, of the main festivals in Norway and a member of Europe Jazz Network, will take place between the 13 and 18 July 2015.
The 2015 programme includes a mix of different styles, with R&B and pop stars such as D'Angelo and Veronica Maggio, rock icons like Robert Plant and the...

by Veneto Jazzon Mon, 13/07/2015 - 09:42Venezia Jazz Festival is one of the most important festivals on the international music scene, combining a rich and exclusive program with the extraordinary beauty of the locations.
The festival takes place in Venice and hosts every year world-renowned artists with great success in terms of audience: a unique city where to...

by Marseille Jazz des cinq Continentson Sun, 12/07/2015 - 20:46The 16th edition of Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents will take place between the 15 and 24 of July 2015. The Festival, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, happens in iconic venues around the city of Marseille, such as the Théâtre National de Marseille La Criée, MuCEM, Th...

by North Sea Jazz Festivalon Sun, 12/07/2015 - 18:39
The 2015 edition of the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, "the world's largest indoor music festival" will take place in the weekend of the 10-11-12 July 2015. The Festival, a member of Europe Jazz Network, has become a landmark in the European Festivals' calendar, and regarded as a model by many...

on Fri, 10/07/2015 - 12:40Umbria Jazz, the leading jazz Festival in Italy and one of the most important in Europe, is taking place this year between the 10-19 July 2015. The Festival, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, brings to the centre of Italy the most important names of international jazz together with great Italian artists and new talents...

by Jazz and Muziek - Gent Jazz Festivalon Fri, 10/07/2015 - 11:01From 10 to 18 July the 14th edition of Gent Jazz Festival will take place in the Belgian city of Gent. The Festival, one of the biggest in Europe and a member of the Europe Jazz Network, presents each year the most famous international names of jazz and related music together with young and emerging...

by Jazz Banat Cultural Foundationon Thu, 09/07/2015 - 20:12Garana Jazz Festival is taking place between 9-12 July 2015 and is organised by Jazz Banat Foundation, a member of the Europe Jazz Network.
The lineup of the 2015 edition includes some of the most original music around such as Armenian pianist Tigran Hamasyan, Nighthawks...

by Bohemia Jazz Feston Thu, 09/07/2015 - 19:13The Bohemia Jazz Festival this year will take place between the 9 and 19 July 2015. The Festival, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, has become one of the largest summer music festivals in Europe, characterised by open-air concerts in spectacular medieval settings all free of entrance.
The 2015 edition will see the...

by Copenhagen Jazz Festivalon Mon, 29/06/2015 - 18:30This week starts Copenhagen Jazz Festival, one of the most prominent Festivals of the old continent and a member of Europe Jazz Network. For 10 days between the 3rd and 12th of July hundreds of thousands of visitors will enjoy more then 1.000 shows in 100 locations around the city.
Every single summer since 1979 Copenhagen...

by Kongsberg Jazzfestivalon Mon, 29/06/2015 - 17:37Between the 1st and 4th July 2015 the Kongsberg Jazzfestival will take place in the south of Norway. The Festival, a member of Europe Jazz Network, is one of the oldest jazz festivals in Europe, the first edition dates back to 1964, and with time it developed to include a wide range of musical styles, from avant-garde jazz and...

by Bucharest Jazz Festivalon Mon, 29/06/2015 - 13:03Bucharest Jazz Festival 2015 will take place between the 1st and 5th of July in the Romanian Capital. The Festival, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, combines international guests with special events and commissioned works of Romanian artists under the title of “New Jazz works”.
Headliners of this year’s...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 29/06/2015 - 10:34This week Rigas Ritmi Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary and from 1st till 4th of July 2015 audiences will have the chance to hear a versatile and broad musical programme, stretching from legendary jazz classics and standards to new gypsy-jazz. Rigas Ritmi, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, is a major event...

by Cankarjev domon Tue, 23/06/2015 - 10:42The 56th edition of the Ljubljana Jazz Festival will take place between the 1st and 4th of July 2015 in the Slovenian Capital. The Festival has a long history of proposing innovative music from different countries and cultures and is organised by Cankarjev dom, a member of the Europe Jazz Network and part of...

by Palatia Jazz Festivalon Mon, 22/06/2015 - 18:48Between the 20 of June and the 8 of August 2015 Germany's wine region host the 19th edition of one of the finest Jazz Festivals in Europe. Palatia Jazz, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, combines great international music with beautiful settings and historic venues in the Palatinate wine area for over one month and a...

by Associazione Catania Jazzon Mon, 22/06/2015 - 13:13Catania Jazz Marathon will take place between the 6 and 12 July 2015 in the evocative venue of Monastero dei Benedettini. Catania Jazz is one of the founding members of the Europe Jazz Network in 1987, and for many years has been able to bring to the south of Italy the biggest names of international jazz...

by Festa Do Jazzon Mon, 15/06/2015 - 15:13The 2015 edition of Lisbon's intercultural Festival will take place between the 17th and 21st of June 2015. The event is organised by Sons de Lusofonia, a member of Europe Jazz Network.
Lisboa Mistura has positioned itself, since its first edition in 2006, as a intercultural event that is determined to find and...

by Nattjazz Festivalon Wed, 27/05/2015 - 10:43
The 2015 edition of the Nattjazz Festival in Bergen, Norway, will take place between the 28th of May and 1st of June. Nattjazz, a member of Europe Jazz Network (EJN), is the oldest and one of the leading jazz festivals in Northern Europe. 35 years old, it presents 10 days of music in a spectacular venue, an...

by Moers Kultur GmbH / Moers Festival on Sun, 24/05/2015 - 00:00The EJN Award 2015 for Adventurous Programming was celebrated today during Moers Festival, winner of this year’s Award.
The Award Ceremony took place during the reception of the City Mayor in the Festival Hall. Ros Rigby, President of EJN, and Piotr Turkiewicz, EJN Vice President, congratulated the Festival team...

by Jazztopad Festival/National Forum of Musicon Thu, 21/05/2015 - 20:22"Wild man dance", Charles Lloyd's new work, was commissioned by and premiered at Jazztopad Festival, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, in Wrocław in 2013. The recordings of that incredible concert will be released on the new album of the artist, the first one in 30 years for the renowned...

by Moers Kultur GmbH / Moers Festival on Fri, 08/05/2015 - 00:00Moers Festival, winner of the EJN award for adventorous programming 2015, will take place during the Whitsun weekend from May 22nd till 25th 2015. In addition to the exiting programme of new and innovative acts, this edition will see the bestowing ceremony of the EJN Award for adventourous programming 2015, won...

by Cankarjev domon Thu, 07/05/2015 - 09:20The Lubljana Jazz Festival will take place between the 1st and 4th of July 2015 in the Slovenian capital city. Over a four-day period, the 56th Ljubljana Jazz Festival, a meber of the European Jazz Network, will present: 19 concerts featuring artists from 19 countries; three world premieres; the guitar, orchestra and...

by Maijazzon Tue, 05/05/2015 - 19:45
Mai Jazz Festival, a member of Europe Jazz Network and one of Norway's most prominent jazz Festival, is taking place between the 5 and 10 May 2015 in the city of Stavanger with a great showcase of international artists as well as Norwegian ones.
Since the first festival in 1989 MaiJazz has developed to be one...

by Cheltenham Jazz Festivalon Wed, 29/04/2015 - 12:29Cheltenham International Jazz Fest, a member of the Europe Jazz Network, and one of UK's leading appointment of the year for jazz music, is taking place around the May bank holiday between the 29th of April and the 4th of May 2015.
This year the Festival will see the performances of great names of the...

by Jazzkaar Festivalson Tue, 28/04/2015 - 11:12
During ten spring days 17 - 26 April, the 26th Tallinn International Festival Jazzkaar brought joy to over 21.000 music lovers all over Estonia with 200 events.
Happening for the first time at Telliskivi Creative City, the new home of the festival was well received by both musicians as well as the audience. Concerts took...

by Moers Kultur GmbH / Moers Festival on Wed, 22/04/2015 - 00:00Bremen, 22/04/2015 - The Europe Jazz Network (EJN) is pleased to announce on the occasion of the jazz trade show “jazzahead!”, which starts tomorrow, the winner of the EJN Award for Adventurous Programming. The 2015 Award goes to Moers Festival in Germany.
Each year EJN, the European association of producers,...

by Schaffhauser Jazz Festivalon Tue, 21/04/2015 - 19:59Since its inception, the Schaffhauser Jazz Festival has focussed its work on presenting each year the most innovative Swiss artists in the fields of jazz and improvised music. This year the Festival, at its 26th edition, will take place between the 6th and 9th May 2015 targeting a local as well as an international public...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Tue, 21/04/2015 - 10:20The International Jazz Artist Contest "Riga Jazz Stage 2015" has concluded and laureates of both categories - "Jazz Vocal" and "Jazz Trumpet" – have been announced!
"Riga Jazz Stage 2015" took place from 9 to 11 April at cinema "Splendid Palace". This year the contest...

by Trondheim Jazzfestivalon Mon, 20/04/2015 - 17:00Trondheim Jazzfest 2015 will kick off on the 7th May 2015 with 4 days of the most innovative jazz from Scandinavia and Europe. The festival is a member of the Europe Jazz Network (EJN) and is built around the exciting jazz scene in Trondheim, Norway, and the world renowned jazzcourse at NTNU Department of...

by April Jazz Espooon Mon, 20/04/2015 - 16:01The 29th April Jazz Festival will take place in Espoo, Finland, 21–26 April 2015. The Festival, a member of the Europe Jazz Network (EJN) presents some of the most prominent Finnish and international artists as well as some of rhythm music’s freshest and most interesting rising stars.
April Jazz is the...

by Jazzkaar Festivalson Mon, 20/04/2015 - 13:51The 26th Jazzkaar festival is taking place between the 17th and 26th April 2015, brining some of the most innovative and world-class jazz in Tallinn, Estonia. Jazzkaar, a member of the Europe Jazz Network (EJN), features 10 days of great concerts on the Tallinn harbour, together with jazz awards and a urban project on the...

by Cankarjev domon Fri, 17/04/2015 - 14:04On the 21st April 2015 a great evening of jazz and improvised music will take place at Cankarjev dom, the biggest culture center and event hall in Slovenia, and a member of Europe Jazz Network (EJN). The evening will see the performances of Sidony Box and of Shanir Blumenkranz's Abraxas, that will...

by Sage Gatesheadon Fri, 13/03/2015 - 19:05Media Release: 13 March, 2015 T AKE THE GREEN TRAIN: A SEMINAR ON SUSTAINABILITY IN MUSIC
One of the world’s major concert halls and a Europe-wide network of over 100 members from 30 countries are using the context of the 2015 Gateshead International Jazz Festival to explore environmental issues that concern both the...

by Brecon Jazzon Wed, 11/03/2015 - 16:04
PRESS RELEASE
BRECON JAZZ ATTRACTS ITS MOST INTERNATIONAL LINE-UP EVER
The Brecon Jazz 2015 programme (August 7-9) is announced today, boasting the most international line-up in the event’s 31 year history, with tickets on sale from March 13 through breconjazz.com.
Big name American headliners, exclusive...

by Izmir European Jazz Festivalon Mon, 02/03/2015 - 10:1522nd Izmir European Jazz Festival
The 22nd Izmir European Jazz Festival will be held from Thursday 5 March to Saturday 21 March 2015. Focusing on European jazz, the festival is the first and still the only one of its kind in the country. In its 22nd edition, the festival aims to attract more people through public events. The...

by Jazzkaar Festivalson Mon, 02/03/2015 - 10:12Jazzkaar is the biggest jazz festival in the Baltic States (held since 1990). The festival presents more than fifty concerts all around Estonia. Jazzkaar’s home is in Telliskivi - accommodates up to one thousand listeners and cosy cafes, exhibitions, recreational areas. The festival program also includes the concerts with...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 02/03/2015 - 10:02April 9-11 in cinema "Splendid Palace" (Elizabetes Street 61, Riga, Latvia)
RIGA JAZZ STAGE is an international jazz artists contest - great chance for young and talented jazz artists to prove their skills on the international stage. Contest aims to give young musicians an opportunity to improve their skills in...

by Sage Gatesheadon Mon, 02/03/2015 - 09:55Gateshead International Jazz Festival is delighted to announce an exciting international line-up for its 11th edition with its trademark mix of UK, European and international jazz icons, hot new talent and some of the best of the thriving Northern jazz scene.
The programme is packed with something for jazz fans of all kinds...

by Trondheim Jazzfestivalon Mon, 02/03/2015 - 09:52The Trondheim Jazz Festival is featuring the best of international and local jazz artists. Artists already are signed for this year’s festival:
Artists already are signed for this year’s festival:
Thursday 7. May:
Come Shine w/ Knut Reiersrud and Jan Erik Vold,
Needlepoint,
Trondheim Jazz...

by April Jazz Espooon Mon, 02/03/2015 - 09:4829th APRIL JAZZ FESTIVAL 21-26 April 2015, Espoo (FI)
April Jazz is the biggest jazz festival in Finland’s capital city area. The 29th festival takes place in Espoo, only a 15 minute bus ride from Helsinki city center. This spring the international highlights include the American saxophonist David Sanborn, jazz vocalist...

by Sage Gatesheadon Thu, 18/12/2014 - 00:54
Sage Gateshead's 10th Birthday
Sage Gateshead first opened its doors in 2004 and so this year’s birthday is a really special one for us. You only get to turn ten once, after all.
The fun has already begun with gigs from the Pet Shop Boys already under our belts, but we’re going to keep...

by Sage Gatesheadon Tue, 09/12/2014 - 14:58
Media Release: 27 November, 2014
GATESHEAD INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2015 LINE-UP
Gateshead International Jazz Festival is delighted to announce an exciting international line-up with its trademark mix of UK, European and international jazz icons, hot new talent and some of the best of the thriving...

by Tampere Jazz Happeningon Tue, 14/10/2014 - 11:18
Tampere Jazz Happening 2014 brings quite a few Norwegian bands and artists to the festival. Why is the jazz scene of our neighbouring country so rich right now? Karl Seglem, Mathias Eick and the musicians of Elephant9 and Farmers Market seek for the answer.
The programme of this year’s Tampere Jazz Happening is...

by Na Conxypan civic association / Are you free.on Mon, 29/09/2014 - 14:57
Are You FREE? 2014
Are You FREE? Internatiomal Music Festival 2014
10-11. october 2014
Venue: NFG klub, Korzo B. Bartóka 788/1, Dunajská Streda
The music festival „Are you Free?” is a festival of particular genres. We are waiting for all the music lovers who were able to keep a kind of...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Tue, 16/09/2014 - 15:32Rigas Ritmi Festival announces two new concerts – on 17th of October, the Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet will perform at the newly opened concert hall “Riga” at the Latvian Academy of Science and on 28th of November Australian jazz trumpeter will perform together with the Latvian Radio Big Band in a special...

by hcmf - Huddersfield contemporary music festivalon Fri, 12/09/2014 - 10:27
hcmf// 2014 | Friday 21st - Sunday 30th November 2014
Full festival programme launches - book your tickets now
Tickets are now on sale for all events at this year's Festival, with online earlybird discounts still available for a limited time.
The 37th hcmf// promises a programme filled with cutting-edge music...

by Tampere Jazz Happeningon Wed, 10/09/2014 - 12:33
The Tampere Jazz Happening 2014 treats music aficionados to a stellar line-up of international and Finnish jazz stars. Between the 30th of October and 2nd of November, the stages of Pakkahuone, Klubi, and Telakka will see performances by some of the most interesting musicians in modern jazz.
The 33rd annual Tampere Jazz...

by Jazz Fest Sarajevoon Tue, 09/09/2014 - 10:42
Apply for Music Meeting
The third edition of Music Meeting – regional educational program aimed for music students and young musicians from age 18 to 27, will take place from 04 to 09 November within 18th Jazz Fest Sarajevo 2014.
The program is going to gather 80 young artists from all over Bosnia...

by Jazz Fest Sarajevoon Sun, 24/08/2014 - 11:38
18th Jazz Fest program!
http://jazzfest.ba/en/
18th international music festival Jazz Fest Sarajevo 2014 will be held in the first November week and opened by Gregory Porter, Grammy winner in the category Best Jazz Album released last year and currently one of the most popular vocalists of the jazz scene.
As we...

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Sat, 23/08/2014 - 11:39
EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL – JULY ANNOUNCEMENT
This month’s announcement sees yet more world-class talent heading to London in November. With a particular focus on the strength of the European scene, we present Rusconi, Jef Neve, Alexander Hawkins and Marcin Masecki - pianists pushing at the...

by Jazztopad Festival/National Forum of Musicon Wed, 20/08/2014 - 12:40
Jazztopad are happy to announce the line up of artists for this year's festival in Nov 2014!
The festival will kick off with the youthful energy of Nate Wooley Quintet. With a special guest Megan Schubert and the Festival Cello Ensemble American trumpeter will perform a composition commissioned for him by Jazztopad...

by Sage Gatesheadon Fri, 08/08/2014 - 11:42
Nils Lofgren
Friday 23rd January 2015, 8pm
Legendary American songwriter, virtuoso guitarist and pianist, Nils Lofgren returns to the UK in January 2015.
After touring with Bruce Springsteen as a long-time member of the E Street Band on both the 2012-13 Wrecking Ball tour and the 2014 High...

by Gaume Jazz Festivalon Tue, 05/08/2014 - 13:29
Gaume Jazz Festival
8 | 9 | 10 August 2014 \\ Rossignol - Tintigny \\ Belgium
Jazz of the future & Quality popular party !
In the beautiful and peaceful area of Gaume (in the south of Belgium), the Gaume Jazz Festival first occurred in August 1985 at the Jeunesses Musicales’...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Wed, 04/06/2014 - 11:25
Star-filled workshops
This year is no exception - festival “Rigas Ritmi 2014” from 2nd till 5th July organizes master’s workshops for musicians, theorists and fans.
Master’s workshops are among the cornerstones of the festival and are organized to assist young musicians in shaping their careers...

by North Sea Jazz Festivalon Sat, 31/05/2014 - 13:14
ROD STEWART TO PERFORM
AT CURAÇAO NORTH SEA JAZZ
Friday, August 29th
It is with great honor that we announce the arrival of Rod Stewart to Curaçao North Sea Jazz. The legendary singer will perform on the Sam Cooke stage on Friday, August 29th. Soul singer Joss Stone, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and will...

by hcmf - Huddersfield contemporary music festivalon Mon, 26/05/2014 - 12:20
Perform at the UK's leading festival of new music
hcmf// shorts is a series of short informal performances which this year will take place all day on Monday 24 November 2014 in various venues across Huddersfield. hcmf// shorts provides emerging artists with a valuable platform to perform for members of the public, media...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Tue, 13/05/2014 - 12:12
Rigas Ritmi 2014 Supertickets available now!
“Rigas Ritmi 2014” offers the chance to visit three of the main festival concerts from 3rd to 5th of July at the Riga Congress Centre with a 50% discount. With purchasing the Supertickets the music lover obtains a seat to all concerts.
For the 14th year...

by Cankarjev domon Fri, 02/05/2014 - 09:14
55TH LJUBLJANA JAZZ FESTIVAL
For the 55th Ljubljana Jazz Festival we have created a very special programme based on two focuses: The Piano and Norwegian Jazz. Along with the trumpet, the piano has been refreshed incredibly over the past few years after a period of certain stagnation. Apart from a few names that...

by Vossa Jazzon Wed, 02/04/2014 - 17:35
Vossa Jazz is held for the 41st time and thus remains one of the oldest, most acclaimed jazz festivals in Norway. Quite an achievement considering the modest size of Voss with it´s appr. 14000 inhabitants. Every Easter since 1973 has started with 3 days of jazz, folk and world music. This year Bill Frisell is performing...

by Molde International Jazz Festivalon Thu, 20/03/2014 - 11:21
Exciting names announced!
Tumbuktu, Jarle Bernhoft, Ola Kvernberg and Thomas Dybdahl to participate in making Moldejazz 2014 a genre-defying event whose excess will reflect upon the playfulness and dynamics of todays music scene.
- I am very pleased with the artists we've so far been able to confirm for this...

by Jazzkaar Festivalson Mon, 10/03/2014 - 10:32
JAZZKAAR INVITES TO ITS 25TH BIRTHDAY!
on Monday, 17 February 2014. Posted in English Jazzkaar News
The largest jazz festival in the Baltic States Jazzkaar invites to its 25th birthday in April. Festival’s program is now public, tickets are on sale. Festival will be opened by the first ever performance of composer...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 03/03/2014 - 12:37Tickets to the International Jazz Artist Contest “Riga Jazz Stage 2014” are available. Individual contest concert tickets, as well as exclusive Full Pass tickets to all concerts are available now!
The International Jazz Artist Contest “Riga Jazz Stage 2014” will take place from 3rd till 5th on April, in...

by Brecon Jazzon Thu, 27/02/2014 - 07:49
February 26 2014
PRESS RELEASE
BRECON JAZZ 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATES TALENT OF TODAY
AND DOFFS CAP TO THE PAST
Brecon Jazz 2014 is the 30th anniversary year of the world-famous festival, and in tribute, the Wales-based operator Orchard has produced a programme featuring the top musical talent of today. Recent Grammy Award...

by Sage Gatesheadon Tue, 25/02/2014 - 10:39
Gateshead International Jazz Festival 2014
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th April 2014.
This year we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the UK’s biggest jazz festival under one roof outside London.
Known as the Spring Quartet, this powerful ensemble on its first visit to the UK,...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Fri, 03/01/2014 - 14:57Jazz vocalists and saxophonists are welcome to apply for the International Jazz Artist contest “Riga Jazz Stage 2014”. Contest will take place in Riga, Latvia, from April 3-5.
“Riga Jazz Stage” is an International jazz artist contest which provides opportunity for jazz artists to prove themselves in jazz...

by Cheltenham Jazz Festivalon Fri, 29/11/2013 - 10:22www.jazzwisemagazine.com
The UK's Biggest Selling Jazz Magazine
The infamous, 21-piece London-based big band Loose Tubes (pictured) return to the stage for the first time in 24 years with their 30th Anniversary Reunion concert that has just been announced as a major highlight of the 2014 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, which will...

by hcmf - Huddersfield contemporary music festivalon Thu, 14/11/2013 - 18:15
The full programme for this year’s Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival has been revealed, with tickets for all events now on sale and online earlybird discounts still available for a limited time.
A whole day dedicated to John Zorn, premieres of works by Brian Ferneyhough, Jakob Ullmann and Georg...

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Thu, 14/11/2013 - 17:10
'One of the best jazz festivals in the world' (The Guardian)
2013 marks the 21st birthday of the capital’s biggest city-wide music festival in a 10-day celebration of music that extends throughout London, taking an extraordinary range of live music to venues of every shape and size. You can view our brochure...

by Sage Gatesheadon Fri, 11/10/2013 - 10:36This year we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the UK’s biggest jazz festival under one roof outside London.
This year’s highlights include bassist, vocalist and composer Esperanza Spalding – one of the biggest breakout stars of 2011, garnering a GRAMMY for ‘Best New Artist...

by Enjoy Jazzon Wed, 09/10/2013 - 19:34
15th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR JAZZ AND MORE
from 2nd October to 16th November 2013
Heidelberg, Mannheim, Ludwigshafen
Info program: http://www.enjoyjazz.de/content/index_ger.html
15th International Festival for Jazz and More
Festival fans and good music lovers can look forward...

by Tampere Jazz Happeningon Wed, 02/10/2013 - 18:48
32nd Progessive TAMPERE JAZZ HAPPENING
From 31 October to 3 November 2013
Tampere Jazz Happening brightens up the beginning polar night in Finland with a diverse array of contemporary jazz. Running 31.10. through 3.11, the Festival combines a fascinating gathering of jazz musicians from five different continents: Australia...

by Akbank Jazz Festivalon Tue, 20/08/2013 - 11:06Akbank Jazz Festival
A city that night and day, keeps up the beat
each neighborhood its own tune
each street its own rhythm
and which can’t stand silence
Istanbul makes its own music,
A sound no one can resist.
It’s a city where harmony riffs with chaos
where life finds order in disorder
a city where...

by North Sea Jazz Festivalon Mon, 12/08/2013 - 11:03
USHER
CANCELED,
PRINCE AT
CURACAO
NORTH SEA
JAZZ
Due to personal circumstances, Usher had to cancel his concert at the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival. Fortunately we can announce that none other than the legendary Prince will take Sam Cooke stage.
His Purple Highness was born as Prince Rogers Nelson in 1958, the son...

by Gaume Jazz Festivalon Fri, 02/08/2013 - 17:54
The Gaume Jazz Festival’s reputation has been built on the 450 concerts it has produced
since being created by the Jeunesses Musicales du Luxembourg Belge in 1985.
It is artistically ambitious, with a consistent level that blends Belgian jazz,
major European productions and young professionals. But what makes the...

by Brecon Jazzon Fri, 02/08/2013 - 17:26We’re very excited to announce the programme for Brecon Jazz festival 2013 today, which will take place between the 9th and 11th of August. 2013 will see a third more gigs than last year, a sprinkling of stellar names and leading lights of the Jazz world. Courtney Pine, Django Bates, Jools Holland, Zoe Rahman,...

by Raahen Rantajatsit / Raahe Jazz on the Beachon Fri, 26/07/2013 - 10:49
Goran Kajfes Subtropic Arkestra and Ricky-Tick Big Band & Julkinen Sana have been booked to headline Raahen Rantajatsit aka Raahe Jazz on the Beach
Finnish acts will feature Mopo, Mikko Innanen’s Innkvisitio, and Kauhukakara, to name a few
The Raahe Jazz on The Beach Festival will celebrate its 25th year 25 –...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Thu, 27/06/2013 - 12:01RIGAS RITMI FESTIVAL is an annual international contemporary jazz and world music festival held in Riga, capital of Latvia on the first week of July. It is one of the leading music festivals in Baltic States with recognition in Europe and the world.
RIGAS RITMI FESTIVAL offers various concerts in different venues in Riga...

by Bohemia Jazz Feston Tue, 25/06/2013 - 10:22
BOHEMIA JAZZ FEST 2013
PROGRAM IS FINALIZED!
Final arrangements for this summer’s Bohemia Jazz Fest have wrapped, bringing dazzling vocalists from Denmark and Norway, world music flavors from Brazil, Germany and Poland, a blues night in Prague, and some old friends and fresh sounds from the Czech Republic.
Danish...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Sat, 22/06/2013 - 13:20
On 3rd July the opening concert of festival „Rigas Ritmi 2013” in the center of Riga!
For the fourth time festival „Rigas Ritmi” opens the concert series at the very center of the capital city –„Origo Summer Stage”. This summer the opening of the festival will be...

by Cankarjev domon Sat, 22/06/2013 - 12:0154th LJUBLJANA JAZZ FESTIVAL
2 – 6 July
www.ljubljanajazz.si
The festival’s new concept, overhauled on the occasion of the jubilee 50th Ljubljana Jazz Festival and reinforced in its 2010, 2011 and 2012 sequels, reinvigorated the Slovenian capital’s selection of festivals by presenting a series of one-day...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Fri, 14/06/2013 - 12:26RIGAS RITMI FESTIVAL is an International contemporary jazz and world music festival held in Riga, capital of Latvia, three times a year.
Festival „Rigas Ritmi” at its thirteenth Anniversary surprises the audience by offering high quality concerts of jazz and world music.
Within the RIGAS RITMI...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 10/06/2013 - 13:05RIGAS RITMI FESTIVAL is an International contemporary jazz and world music festival held in Riga, capital of Latvia, three times a year.
Festival „Rigas Ritmi” at its thirteenth Anniversary surprises the audience by offering high quality concerts of jazz and world music.
This year the headliners of...

by Molde International Jazz Festivalon Mon, 10/06/2013 - 12:05
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP DURING MOLDEJAZZ
Do you dream of being able to take photos from the front row during concerts? We repeat last years success and arrange a Photography Workshop also during this years festival!
This years Workshop-dates are July 14th through 17th
With a three-day press-accreditation you'll have the...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Mon, 10/06/2013 - 10:19
On 4th of July pianist and composer ROBERT GLASPER will perform in Riga!
The talent of American jazz pianist and producer Robert Glasper manifests in an ability to mix different genres of music – hip hop, R&B, electronic and also jazz music. This combination forms an experimental fusion. But not...

by Jazz and Muziek - Gent Jazz Festivalon Wed, 05/06/2013 - 22:33
Friday – 12/07/2013 Tickets >
UNNUMBERED SEATS + STANDING
22:30
Joe Lovano with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra
The Brussels Jazz Orchestra (BJO) celebrates its twentieth birthday with a series of concerts at a variety of European festivals, for which they have employed the talents of none other than...

by Glasgow International Jazz Festivalon Tue, 28/05/2013 - 15:29WIN A WEEKEND AT GLASGOW JAZZ FESTIVAL!
Come along and hear Brass Jaw playing Glasgow Central, Carlisle, Preston or London Euston stations on Thur 30 May and get a chance to win a weekend trip to this year’s Glasgow Jazz Festival!
Thanks to our sponsors Virgin Trains Brass Jaw will be jumping on and off trains on their...

by Copenhagen Jazz Festivalon Mon, 27/05/2013 - 11:22
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
July 05 - July 14, 2013
http://www.jazz.dk/
Copenhagen Jazz Festival - Since 1979
10 days - 100 venues – 1,000 concerts
Every single summer since 1979 Copenhagen Jazz Festival has been taking over Copenhagen as one of Europe’s most important international music events based on eminent...

by Glasgow International Jazz Festivalon Mon, 27/05/2013 - 10:42Glasgow International Jazz Festival presents: Stan Tracey & Bobby Wellins supported by Paul Towndrow and Steve Hamilton
For our final Old Fruitmarket concert we bring back another world class musician who played the venue when it was first used by Glasgow Jazz Festival in 1993, Stan Tracey.
Stan Tracey is an outstanding...

by Raahen Rantajatsit / Raahe Jazz on the Beachon Mon, 27/05/2013 - 10:19
Goran Kajfes Subtropic Arkestra and Ricky-Tick Big Band & Julkinen Sana have been booked to headline Raahen Rantajatsit aka Raahe Jazz on the Beach.
Finnish acts will feature Mopo, Mikko Innanen’s Innkvisitio, and Kauhukakara, to name a few
The Raahe Jazz on The Beach Festival will celebrate its 25th year 25...

by Brecon Jazzon Sat, 25/05/2013 - 11:08
With just under 3 months to go before Brecon Jazz 2013 kicks off, we at BJ HQ can hardly believe how quickly the festival is coming around again. It feels like just yesterday that the phenomenal Neil Cowley Trio almost blew the roof off Brecon Cathedral as the final act of 2012! Were super busy putting the finishing touches to...

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Thu, 02/05/2013 - 12:58
Three images of the Jazzahead conference
Paul Zauner and Mike Chadwick
The world's largest jazz conference here in Bremen is an occasion for unexpected meetings. The number of people involved in jazz from all over the...

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Wed, 24/04/2013 - 23:51First Shows On Sale Friday
Wednesday 17 April 2013
It's the moment we've all been waiting for. The EFG London Jazz Festival is back with a new title sponsor and a fantastic first show announcement. The EFG Excellence Series includes Jazz Voice at the Barbican Centre, Sonny Rollins at the Royal Albert Hall and...

by Maijazzon Wed, 24/04/2013 - 22:56Maijazz
Maijazz is the oldest music festival in Stavanger and will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2013.
Since the first festival in 1989 MaiJazz has developed to be one of Norway's leading jazz festivals presenting international jazz stars and the best in national and local jazz every year. Approximately 200...

by Jazzkaar Festivalson Wed, 17/04/2013 - 18:31
On Friday, Jazzkaar starts for the 24th time in Tallinn. The international music festival presents artists from 14 countries giving 60 concerts in 11 different towns.
In Tallinn, jazz can be heard on every corner. Musicians are going to surprise the citizens and guests at the airport, in trams and on streets. On 21st April,...

by April Jazz Espooon Wed, 17/04/2013 - 17:10
April Jazz brings the Spring.
Releasing the program for the 27th April Jazz in Tapiola, Espoo, is a clear signal that spring will once again arrive.
Take a tour on our new site. Tell your friends and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Hope to see you in April.
Welcome to April Jazz!...

by MEDIAWAVE International Film and Music Festivalon Mon, 08/04/2013 - 17:22
23rd MEDIAWAVE 30 April-4 May 2013 International Film and Music Gathering, Fort Monostor, Komarom, Hungary http://mediawavefestival.hu
MW2013 TOTAL PROGRAMME
INTERNATIONAL FILM GATHERING...

by Sage Gatesheadon Fri, 05/04/2013 - 11:00
Gateshead International Jazz Festival 2013
Gateshead International Jazz Festival, the largest UK festival held under one roof, has announced its headline acts and themes for 2013 including The Brand New Heavies, Ruby Turner, National Youth Jazz Orchestra with special guest Jacqui Dankworth,...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Wed, 03/04/2013 - 17:33
RIGAS RITMI FESTIVAL proudly presents the spring concert series 2013!
RIGAS RITMI FESTIVAL is an annual international contemporary jazz and world music festival held in Riga, capital of Latvia.
It is one of the leading music festivals in Baltic States with recognition in Europe and the world.
For the third year...

by Oslo Jazz Festivalon Tue, 22/01/2013 - 18:50
Nora Brockstedt is Norway's ultimate pop star and jazz veteran. In January 2013 she will be 90 years old, and the Oslo Jazz Festival 2013 will mark the occasion.
On Monday 12th August the Oslo Jazz Festival 2013 opens with a tribute to Nora Brockstedt in the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. The festival has...

by Oslo Jazz Festivalon Tue, 22/01/2013 - 18:49
Festival producer Lars H. Kurverud is out on leave until September 2013, and Roy Jahrn (photo) joins the Oslo Jazz Festival in Kurverud's place.
Roy Jahrn starts work as the Oslo Jazz Festival's new producer in January 2013.

by Jazz Fest Sarajevoon Sat, 19/01/2013 - 18:29
The Jazz Fest crew wishes you happy holiday’s that are upon us.
Starting with the New Year, we will be bringing you again regularly news about jazz, improvised and related music on the official International Jazz Fest Sarajevo web page.
The next festival, 17th in a row is expecting you from 05 to 10 November 2013...

by Cankarjev domon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 20:37
Club CD
Finding ground in the cross-section of re-invented traditional jazz idioms and innovation intrinsic to jazz since the 1970s, the Portuguese-Canadian trio Lama performed soon after the concert by Kaja Draksler. Susana Santos Silva’s charismatic trumpet playing was characterised by absence of conventional jazz...

by Cankarjev domon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 20:36
Kaja Draksler solo
CD Club
After appearing with her quintet within the scope of 13 Points Plus and performing with Jure Pukl’s quartet on Friday, Kaja Draksler gave a solo piano recital yesterday that offered an insight into this composer and improviser’s broad emotional horizons.
An idiosyncratic...

by Akbank Jazz Festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 20:18
This year, more than 3.200 applications from more than 50 countries were filed for "Stevie - International Business Awards", which was organized for the 10th time. During the 10th Stevie Awards ceremony, where the best products, services and communication projects of the world are determined, Akbank Jazz Festival has...

by Fundacao Casa da Musicaon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 19:34
Aljamia is the first recording of Coreto Porta-Jazz, and was deservedly applauded by the critics shortly after its release in 2012. The music, led by the saxophonist João Pedro Brandão, takes its inspiration from the traditional sounds of the Mediterranean, then put through a jazz 'filter' Eleven new...

by Molde International Jazz Festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 19:26
Everything is in place for an amazing day of R&B, soul and blues at Moldejazz on Wednesday the 18th of July.
R&B, soul and blues at Romsdalsmuseet on the 18th of July
Romsdalsmuseet will host Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr. and Maverick Sabre. In other words, it will be a star-studded concert...

by Nattjazz Festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 19:13Scandinavia´s premier bringer of joy, Jason “Timbuktu” Diakité has, through the years, delivered chart-topping hits in both Norway and Sweden. Timbuktu was an early pioneer of combining the energy of live bands with his singular style of rapping, and since his breakthrough “The båtten is n...

by Vossa Jazzon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 19:01
The 40th Vossa Jazz festival takes place 22nd - 24th March 2013!
The program will be published during January.
You can find English information under each artist.

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 18:03
A unique co-project will take place on January 28th, at the Latvian National Opera - the restored Latvian Radio Big Band has prepared a special program with the italian virtuoso singer Roberta Gambarini. Concert special guest - Maestro Raimond Pauls.
“The Latvian Radio Big Band is great! It deserves very strong and...

by RIGAS RITMI FESTIVALon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 18:00
A great tandem of Kurt Elling and Latvian Radio Big Band gave a sensational closing concert of “Rigas Ritmi Festival 2012”.
Grammy-winner Kurt Elling created true sense of jazz music celebration. His prominent vocal performance was supplemented by Laurence Hobgood piano and Latvian Radio Big Band instrumental...

by Glasgow International Jazz Festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 16:30
We’re delighted to announce the dates for next year’s festival!
The 2013 Glasgow International Jazz Festival will take place from 26th – 30th June.
We look forward to seeing you there!

by Glasgow International Jazz Festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 16:28Just announced – Jon Fratelli, Ian Shaw, Todd Gordon and Grahame Skinner (Hipsway) will be choosing their favourite Beatles tracks to perform in the Ryan Quigley Big Band Tribute to the Beatles gig on Sat 30 June. The Big Band also features members of George Michael’s Symphonica orchestra from his last tour.

by Cheltenham Jazz Festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 16:20
How was Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012 for you? Your feedback is always really useful to us, and will help us improve the Festival experience for next year.
Giving your feedback in our Festival audience survey before 1st June 2012 will also enter you into a competition to win a case of wine courtesy of The Wondering Wine...

by Sage Gatesheadon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 16:11
Returning for a short series, this is the first of three Folk Rising concerts featuring up and coming songwriters.
Fran Smith
Fran Smith has attracted fans of the highest order. Thea Gilmore, Athlete, Karine Polwart, Boo Hewerdine and Po’ Girl have all invited her to open shows for them, which she has subsequently...

by Sage Gatesheadon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 16:09
We host three fantastic music degrees here at The Sage Gateshead. In partnership with the University of Sunderland we deliver the BMus (Hons) Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music and BA (Hons) Community Music and in partnership with Newcastle University we host the BMus (Hons) Folk and Traditional Music courses.
Join us for a...

by hcmf - Huddersfield contemporary music festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 15:39
Here's something that we're really excited to be able to share with you. We teamed up with record label NMC to curate a special hcmf// sampler which you can buy from iTunes for the very reasonable sum of £2.49.
Not only that, hcmf// Artistic Director, Graham McKenzie, has written extensive liner notes to...

by hcmf - Huddersfield contemporary music festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 15:35
With just two weeks to go till hcmf// 2012, tickets are selling fast and we’re starting to run low on availability for certain events.
If any of the concerts below are on your wish list, we recommend that you book soon!
Arditti Quartet
Nicolas Hodges
Heather Roche: Clarinet +
Lifelines
Ensemble Resonanz...

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 15:26
A glowing 5* review on Lucinda Williams' weekend at the Royal Festival Hall...
"Lucinda Williams and her band played nearly four hours of the best live music you'll hear anywhere in the world." Full review here.

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 15:24
Ravi Coltrane 4* - "The set-closer, Countdown, was one of his father's fiercest workouts, a labyrinthine version of the old Miles Davis standard, Tune Up. Ravi ripped through it as to the manner born." Full review here.
Sonny Rollins 5* - "From the moment he began to play, that uniquely warm, husky...

by Brecon Jazzon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 15:08
It’s been just over 3 months since this year’s Brecon Jazz Festival. Whilst things may have gone quiet we have been busy working on the event for 2013, where we’ve been planning an expanded program from 2013 and aiming to make the festival bigger and better. Our aim is to announce the program and go on sale...

by Tampere Jazz Happeningon Fri, 18/01/2013 - 14:53
Friends of jazz found their way to Tampere Jazz Happening on the first weekend of November. Majority of the concerts were sold out.
The 31st Happening featured 26 bands, more than 120 musicians, and 17 different nationalities. The programme presented a broad range of jazz and numerous international stars took the stage...

by April Jazz Espooon Thu, 17/01/2013 - 19:46
10.12.2012
April Jazz opens ticket sales for the 2013 festival with two concerts. Tickets to the first two festival days’ concerts at Tapiolasali are now available at Lippupalvelu. Buy your tickets here.
Wed 24 April 2013
SAXOPHONE MASTER CHARLES LLOYD NEW QUARTET
featuring Jason Moran, Reuben Rogers and...

by Jazzkaar Festivalson Thu, 17/01/2013 - 19:16
The concerts of Winter Jazz from February 1st to March 24th offer new meetings, exciting discoveries, fresh sounds and albums. The focus is on the Nordic and Estonian. The most loved events of Winter Jazz will be the concert dedicated to the 90th birthday of the Grand Old Man of Estonian jazz Valter Ojakäär.
The...

by Jazzkaar Festivalson Thu, 17/01/2013 - 19:13
24th Tallinn International Festival Jazzkaar 2013 taking place from April 19th to 28th is honored to announce three headliners –American composer and sax legend Charles Lloyd, young and energetic Japanese piano virtuoso Hiromi and the jazz star of the new generation Gregory Porter. From 2013 the new main sponsor of the...

by Copenhagen Jazz Festivalon Thu, 17/01/2013 - 18:57
From February 1-17 the Winter Jazz Festival (in Danish: Vinterjazz) sweeps over all of Denmark. With more than 60 venues and a total of almost 300 shows this unique festival is a celebration of live jazz and all its hearths in Denmark as well as a kick start of the jazz club season.
The full program for the festival has...

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Wed, 07/11/2012 - 17:14
The London Jazz Festival returns from Fri 9 – Sun 18 November
with a host of world-class artists and homegrown emerging stars,
packed into back-to-back concerts across the capital.
The London Jazz Festival is produced by creative producers Serious.
Serious is one of the leading UK producers of...

by Tam Tutta Un' Altra Musica - Eventi SCRLon Wed, 07/11/2012 - 17:08
Hello the Team!
Here's an email to present myself to you; I'm Amanova, a french smooth-jazz singer and songwriter.
I just released my first EP last month, and I'm searching for booking contacts. May I invite you to visit my website www.amanova.net so you could give me your opinion?...

by Enjoy Jazzon Tue, 06/11/2012 - 19:01
http://www.enjoyjazz.de/content/e3/index_eng.html
Festival fans and good music lovers can look forward to an extraordinary programme in fall 2012. During the six weeks of festival a number of great jazz musicians will find their way to Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ludwigshafen.
14th International Festival for Jazz and More...

by Akbank Jazz Festivalon Tue, 06/11/2012 - 18:45
http://www.akbanksanat.com
One of the most long-running festivals organized in Turkey, Akbank Jazz Festival, which is waited by jazz lovers excitedly each year, will meet art-lovers during its 22nd anniversary with a packed program as usual. The 22nd Akbank Jazz Festival will embrace Istanbul with different colors of jazz...

by Jazz & the Cityon Tue, 06/11/2012 - 16:43
The Jazz and The City festival was founded in the year 2000 as a club festival with free entry and has since grown to 100 concerts in 5 days with both international acts and national, local artists.
http://www.salzburgjazz.com
Artists 2012:
BRATSCH | France
LAKECIA BENJAMIN & SOUL SQUAD | USA
SOFA...

by Vilnius Jazz Festivalon Tue, 06/11/2012 - 16:40
Founded in 1987, Vilnius Jazz is the oldest annual jazz festival held in Vilnius. It is an exceptional event in Lithuania, providing a broad perspective on contemporary trends in jazz from all over the world. Over the years Vilnius Jazz has earned a reputation of a radical avant-garde festival oriented towards novelty and limit...

by Skopje Jazz Festivalon Tue, 06/11/2012 - 16:25
http://www.skopjejazzfest.com.mk/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Skopje-Jazz-Festival/117852728316649
Skopje Jazz Festival is one of the leading music events in the Republic of Macedonia with a tradition that is thirty years old and with an excellent reputation in Europe and in the world. It is among...

by Umea Jazz Festivalon Tue, 06/11/2012 - 16:18
Welcome to Umeå Jazz Festival that through tradition, new creations, creativity and accessibility offers a selection of the most prominent jazz musicians of our time in Sweden and abroad. In addition to that: children's concerts, workshops, clinics and seminars.
We open up with a concert at the Tegs Church on...

by Enjoy Jazzon Tue, 06/11/2012 - 16:03
Lost in Diversity: A transatlantic dialogue on the social relevance of jazz
8-9 November - Heidelberg, Germany
Enjoy jazz presents the first symposium on the relevance of jazz in America and Europe.
In cooperation with the Heidelberg Center for American Studies and supported by the BASF SE.
The 8-9 November at the...

by Tampere Jazz Happeningon Tue, 06/11/2012 - 15:58
Tampere Jazz Happening 1.-4.11.2012
- Festival of the Year!
http://www.tamperemusicfestivals.fi/jazz http://www.facebook.com/tamperejazzhappening http://www.twitter.com/tamperejazz (#TreJazz2012)
FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR BEGINS
Newcomers take the spotlight on the first day
The first performances of Tampere Jazz...

by North Sea Jazz Festivalon Fri, 31/08/2012 - 02:00
Curacao North Sea Jazz festival
Aug 31 & Sept 1 - 2012
http://www.curacaonorthseajazz.com/en/
http://www.facebook.com/curacaonorthseajazz
The third edition of the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival will take place in World Trade Center Piscadera Bay on August 31 and September 1 2012. During the...

by Brecon Jazzon Fri, 08/06/2012 - 02:00 http://www.breconjazz.com/en/ BRECON JAZZ 2012 LINE UP ANNOUNCED BY NEW OPERATOR Orchard, the new operator of the world famous Brecon Jazz festival has announced a compact and powerful programme for the August event, an interim year given the short timescales involved, which brings the festival back into the town of...

by Brecon Jazzon Mon, 04/08/2008 - 02:00HSBC Brecon Jazz celebrates 25 Years with over 90 performances in 4 days HSBC Brecon Jazz is almost here, August 7-10. The Stroller programme has now been announced and is stronger than ever - 75 gigs over the weekend for just £48 (Day Strollers also available). Look up breconjazz.co.uk/2008programme for a full...

by Brecon Jazzon Thu, 22/05/2008 - 02:00Brecon - 25 years of Cool August 7-10 2008 Tickets now on sale through www.breconjazz.co.uk Box Office 0870 990 1299 This year HSBC Brecon Jazz celebrates with its traditional mix of jazz legends and new talent. To reach its 25th anniversary with an international reputation for artistic excellence is a great testimony...

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Fri, 13/01/2006 - 11:19Symeon Cosburn, who has been a regular feature on the London jazz scene, has signed a multi-album deal with OT Records. Symeon Cosburn is one of the major young male jazz-influenced singing & song writing talents in London. His influences include Mel Tormé, Chet Baker, Mark Murphy, Carmen McRae and of course Ella...

by Serious Events / London Jazz Festivalon Fri, 30/09/2005 - 12:242006 London International Jazz Competition for Vocalists As one of the key centres of Jazz it is perhaps surprising that London has never been host to an International Jazz Competition. 2006 will see an important and exciting new event in the Jazz calendar - the first annual London International Jazz Competition to be held at the...

by Red Sea Jazz Festival RSJF on Fri, 18/01/2013 - 17:04
The Winter Red Sea Jazz Festival is back for it's third year in Israel's southern city of Eilat, a weekend full of cultural delights and fantastic music.
Artistic director Dubi Lenz, a veteran radio personality, director of music at Galei Tzahal radio station for fifteen years and world music expert has gathered...

by Bath Festivals on Fri, 18/01/2013 - 16:16
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
The opportunity to don your walking shoes and view the streets of Bath from a different perspective was very popular indeed with tickets for the Morning Walks selling out amazingly quickly. For this reason we have added three additional walks to the programme so you don't have to miss out...